və(r)ˈmikyələ̇]t, -ˌlā], usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Latin vermiculatus, past participle of vermiculari to be wormy, from vermiculus little worm — more at vermilion
1.
a. : wormlike in shape
b. : covered with wormlike elevations : marked with irregular fine lines of color or with irregular wavy impressed lines like worm tracks
a vermiculate nut
2. : tortuous , involute
3. : full of worms : worm-eaten